Premarital & Preconceptional Counselling

Premarital and preconception counseling are essential aspects of reproductive and family health care that aim to provide individuals and couples with information, guidance, and support as they prepare for marriage and parenthood.

Here's an overview of both types of counseling:

• Premarital & preconception counseling involves providing individuals or couples with information and guidance to optimize their health and well-being before attempting to conceive a child.
• It addresses various factors that can impact fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the health of the baby, including medical history, lifestyle factors, nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and environmental exposures.
• During counseling, healthcare providers may assess risk factors for infertility, genetic conditions, and pregnancy complications, and provide recommendations to optimize fertility and pregnancy health, such as achieving a healthy weight, quitting smoking, managing chronic medical conditions, and taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid.
• This counseling also includes discussions about family planning options, contraception, and reproductive goals, allowing individuals or couples to make informed decisions about when to start a family and how to prepare for pregnancy.

Benefits of premarital and preconception counseling include:

• Strengthening communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Identifying and addressing potential areas of conflict or concern
• Promoting emotional intimacy and mutual understanding.
• Enhancing relationship satisfaction and marital stability.
• Improving fertility outcomes and pregnancy health.
• Providing support and guidance during major life transitions.